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BHEL signs Technology Transfer Agreement with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for hydro production

State-run Heavy Electrical Firm, BHEL and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) for Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm for separator applications in electrochemical cells.

BHEL signs Technology Transfer Agreement with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for hydro production

New Delhi: State-run Heavy Electrical Firm, BHEL and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India has signed a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) for Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm for separator applications in electrochemical cells.

The Agreement pertains for the substitution of the Electrolyser Systems for Hydrogen Production.
 

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The Mixed-Matrix Membrane Diaphragm Technology developed by BARC is an effective replacement of asbestos diaphragm material used in Electrolyser systems. Further, this diaphragm will be a low-cost import substitute for Zirfon which is used in water electrolysers.

 

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Further, the Technology acquired from BARC shall help BHEL to achieve complete indigenous development of alkaline electrolyser systems. This will be a step further in BHEL’s contribution to the ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ and contribute to the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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